Washington / Moscow, July 18, 2025 — As tensions rise following President Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Russia to halt its military campaign in Ukraine, some American commentators have speculated about the possibility of U.S. airstrikes against Russian territory—drawing parallels to last month’s B-2 bomber strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
But according to a recent analysis by Military Watch Magazine, any comparison between Iran and Russia is deeply flawed. Experts argue that a direct B-2 strike on Russia would be technically risky, militarily unrealistic, and politically catastrophic.
The B-2 Spirit, America’s stealth long-range bomber, is designed to evade radar and penetrate heavily defended airspace. But Russia, unlike Iran, has invested heavily in advanced early-warning and air defense systems specifically tailored to detect and neutralize even stealth aircraft.
Among the key threats to the B-2 are Russia’s powerful radar networks—“Resonans-N” and “Voronezh-DM”—which are capable of spotting low-observable targets at long range. These over-the-horizon systems can reportedly detect aircraft like the B-2 from distances exceeding 1,000 kilometers.
Additionally, Russia’s airspace is protected by state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile systems, including the S-400 Triumf and the S-500 Prometey. These systems are not only capable of intercepting large aircraft at ranges up to 600 kilometers, but also pose a major threat to any strategic bomber attempting to approach Russian targets.
But beyond the technical risks, analysts point to the real deterrent: Russia’s strategic retaliation capabilities. Unlike Iran, Russia possesses a full-scale nuclear triad, giving it the ability to launch devastating counterstrikes from land-based missiles, submarines, and strategic bombers.
“Even if the U.S. could theoretically pull off a stealth attack, the consequences would be immediate and catastrophic,” writes Naked Science. “Russia retains the ability to strike the U.S. mainland and American assets across the globe.”
In short, using B-2 bombers against Russia isn’t just a logistical gamble—it’s a geopolitical red line that could spark global escalation. Defense analysts agree that drawing comparisons with past operations in Iran is dangerous and misleading, and any military planning involving Russia must fully account for its advanced defense systems and nuclear deterrent.
The bottom line: the B-2 may be a powerful symbol of U.S. air dominance, but when it comes to Russia, mutually assured destruction remains the ultimate defense.
